SIP of ₹1,000 per Month for 3 Years

Complete compounding breakdown for a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹1,000 monthly over a 3-year investment horizon.

Total Principal Invested
₹36,000
36 monthly installments
Est. Wealth Gain (@ 12%)
+₹7,508
20.9% gain on invested
Expected Maturity Value
₹43,508
Assumes 12% diversified equity CAGR
Post-Tax Value (12.5% LTCG)
₹43,508
After ₹1.25L exemption

Returns Across Different Asset Classes

Asset Class / StyleExpected CAGRTotal InvestedEstimated ReturnsMaturity Corpus
Bank Recurring Deposit (RD) 6.5% ₹36,000 +₹3,846 ₹39,846
Public Provident Fund (PPF) 7.1% ₹36,000 +₹4,227 ₹40,227
Conservative Hybrid Funds 8.0% ₹36,000 +₹4,806 ₹40,806
Large Cap / Nifty 50 Index 10.0% ₹36,000 +₹6,130 ₹42,130
Diversified Equity (Flexi Cap / Multicap) 12.0% ₹36,000 +₹7,508 ₹43,508
Mid Cap / Small Cap Funds 15.0% ₹36,000 +₹9,679 ₹45,679

Year-by-Year Wealth Accumulation Schedule (@ 12% CAGR)

TimelineInvested PrincipalGrowth / GainsTotal Corpus Value
Year 1 ₹12,000 +₹809 ₹12,809
Year 2 ₹24,000 +₹3,243 ₹27,243
Year 3 ₹36,000 +₹7,508 ₹43,508

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will ₹1,000 invested monthly in SIP become after 3 years?

At a standard historical equity index return of 12% CAGR, a monthly SIP of ₹1,000 for 3 years generates a maturity corpus of approximately ₹43,508 against an invested principal of ₹36,000, earning a wealth gain of ₹7,508.

What is the tax on the returns of ₹1,000 SIP after 3 years?

Under Section 112A (revised post-Budget 2024), Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from equity mutual funds held for more than 12 months are tax-exempt up to ₹1.25 Lakh per financial year. Profits exceeding ₹1.25 Lakh are taxed at flat 12.5%. For this scenario, estimated tax is ₹0, leaving a net post-tax maturity value of ₹43,508.

How does an equity SIP compare to a Bank Recurring Deposit (RD)?

In a Bank RD at 6.5% interest, your total corpus would be ₹39,846. An equity SIP at 12% delivers ₹43,508, generating ₹3,661 in extra wealth due to compounding power.

What will be the real purchasing power of the corpus after inflation?

Assuming an average inflation rate of 6% over 3 years, the purchasing power of your ₹43,508 maturity corpus will be equivalent to approximately ₹36,530 in today's money.

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